To celebrate the 25th anniversary of its original release, and to prepare for this week's "Lee Cronin's The Mummy", I loved going back to one of my all-time favorite comedy horror thrillers from 1999, THE MUMMY . What an absolute box office thrill ride and mega-hit this was back in '99. Brendan Fraser became a superstar in his first big screen action role as the Indiana Jones-like American adventurer Rick O'Connell, serving up big laughs and action in equal doses. This is Uni

One of the perks of a Disney Cruise with friends & family is the chance to see some family hits that have somehow escaped me. 2010's TANGLED is, by far, my favorite of the new era Disney animated classics. Disney's first CGI fairy tale film adaption, it features big laughs, physical comedy and real heart for kids and parents (and grandparents, hello!). This box office bonanza is a flawless example of how Disney got back to story basics after the box office disappointment of

For those of us with enough years behind us to remember when Chevy Chase broke out in the first Season of SNL, it's fascinating to go back and relive those early years. I'M CHEVY CHASE AND YOU'RE NOT delves into all things Chase, from his TV debut, through his leap to the big screen in "Foul Play" with Goldie Hawn, all the way to modern day. Chevy is front and center with a direct to camera interview in which he comes across in turns as arrogant, nostalgic, rude and aging w/

Director Luc Besson's new take on DRACULA is a big budget, sweeping horror spectacle that's far better than I expected it to be. It deserved a bigger audience in theaters. An interesting cast, beautiful photography and more than a subtle reverence for Francis Ford Coppola's 1992 take make this a surprisingly stunning film. Besson has, at his best, always been one of my favorite French filmmakers, with his films oozing his unique visual style. "The Fifth Element", "La Femme N

What happens in Vegas....is a non-stop barrage of crazy action, kick-ass creatures and wild locals to challenge our favorite folks wondering the wasteland.THIS is the way you deliver a Season Two of a massive hit! FALLOUT SEASON 2 deepens the mystery, ups the intrigue, action & world building into a laugh out loud, powerful second set of eight episodes. It's a tribute to showrunners Geneva Robertson-Dworet and Graham Wagner that they're able to pile on many more levels of st

(Easter weekend is the perfect time to revisit seeing PETER RABBIT with my grandson (then 4) 8 years ago! Happy Easter all!) One fun perk of having a 4 year old grandson is getting to see movies that you never would have bothered with as an adult. Of course, this can be a bad thing too, but not in the case of PETER RABBIT . With humor aimed at both the young ones and adults, the comedy hits the target brilliantly for both groups. As the movie opens, four birds start singing

When I was growing up, Easter didn't start until the annual TV showing of Cecil B. DeMille's THE TEN COMMANDMENTS hit the small screen. Those first commanding notes of Elmer Bernstein's score would fire up and we'd all settle in for our traditional evening (or TWO when ABC would break it into two prime time nights!). Clocking in at nearly 4 hours, DeMille tells the story of Moses from his birth to death with plenty of spectacle and BIG performances from a huge cast. Charlton

If you love dark, dark comedy wedded to smart drama, accept your invitation today to THE DRAMA . An acting showcase for Zendaya and Robert Pattinson, the film is unlike anything I've seen on screen in some time. Writer/Director Kristoffer Borgoli is an original voice, serving up the type of comedic/dramatic meld I haven't seen since Woody Allen's brilliant 1989 film, "Crimes and Misdemeanors". Since that's nearly 40 years ago, it's safe to say the Borgoli is treading very new

"Let's a-Go!" Bigger, faster and sure to be a Billion Dollar hit, THE SUPER MARIO GALAXY MOVIE is an enjoyable barrage of video game action and laughs for all ages. Funny enough to entertain my 12 year old grandson and not too scary for his 3 year old brother, this one is sure to pack in families this long Easter weekend. Building off the fun of the first film, this one plunges us into the action immediately. Princess Peach (Anya Taylor Joy) opens the film with some nice leg

A cavalcade of great performances deftly directed by Joachim Trier made SENTIMENTAL VALUE a richly deserving nominee for Nine Academy Awards, including Best Picture of 2025. This deeply felt portrait of a family with decades of history, a life in the arts and tragedy in their lineage is beautifully compelling. It pulled me in fast with its opening scenes and never let me off the edge of my seat. Flawlessly crafted, compelling human relationships are fascinating to watch and